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2012 Competing Countries
205 countries are participating in the London Summer Olympics Photo Credit: London 2012 Related Links 2012 Summer OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia:…The Top Ten: Largest Earthquakes Since 1900
Largest Earthquakes Since 1900 Rank Location Date Magnitude 1. Chile May 22, 1960 9.5 2.…sirenian
(Encyclopedia) sireniansireniansīrēˈnēən [key] or sea cow, name for a large aquatic mammal of the order Sirenia. Living sirenians are the dugong and the manatee, both found in warm, shallow waters in…Organization of American States
(Encyclopedia) Organization of American States (OAS), international organization, created Apr. 30, 1948, at Bogotá, Colombia, by agreement of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica,…International Finance: Trade Deficits: Bad or Good?
Trade Deficits: Bad or Good?International FinanceIntroductionAbout Foreign ExchangeEffect on Imports, Exports, and GDPTrade Deficits: Bad or Good?The International Monetary SystemThe Dollar and the U…Women's World Cup Preview: 2015
Canada hosts the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Related Links World Cup Through the Years World Cup Winners All-Time World Cup LeadersAll-Time World Cup Ranking TableThe United States in…2001 U.S. Men's National Soccer Schedule and Results
Through Oct. 7, 2001. Games in bold type are CONCACAF Final Round Qualifying matches. Date Result USA Goals Site Jan. 27 China W, 2-1 McBride, own goal Oakland, Calif…Can I Use My Money in a Different Country?
Banking abroad There are nearly 200 different currencies in the world, and with both global business and international travel more accessible than ever, understanding exchange rates and how far your…Pan-Americanism
(Encyclopedia) Pan-Americanism, movement toward commercial, social, economic, military, and political cooperation among the nations of North, Central, and South America. In the early 20th cent., U.…Colombia Department of State Background
U.S. Department of State Background Note Colombia Index: People History and Political Conditions Defense Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Colombian Relations PEOPLEColombia is the third-most…